What you think of the current tattoo trend?

bigpink · 22-06-2016 12:59AM #1

Seen alot of girls getting "inked" lately.When they were rare and on certain types of people thought they can be ok
But all seem to be wannabe ink dolls bikini fitness types ala jodie Marsh
How are they viewed in the workplace now?

The Sidewards Man · 22-06-2016 01:01AM

Jodie marsh can suck my cock.

bodice ripper · 22-06-2016 01:07AM

How are you only noticing that women have tattoos now?

cantdecide · 22-06-2016 01:08AM

The Sidewards Man wrote: »

Jodie marsh can suck my cock.

I would assume so but I can't see it having much bearing on her tattooing ability...

Capt'n Midnight · 22-06-2016 01:17AM

Tramp stamp ?

bigpink · 22-06-2016 01:25AM

bodice ripper wrote: »

How are you only noticing that women have tattoos now?

I meant in the last 2 or 3 years its huge

The Sidewards Man · 22-06-2016 01:27AM

Capt'n Midnight wrote: »

Tramp stamp ?

Link?

bodice ripper · 22-06-2016 01:37AM

bigpink wrote: »

I meant in the last 2 or 3 years its huge

It's a good deal longer than that.

TonyCliftonEsq · 22-06-2016 01:46AM

They are rotten

RayM · 22-06-2016 01:56AM

I like them - especially if a lot of thought has gone into it. As with any form of art though, it's a matter of taste.

bigpink · 22-06-2016 02:03AM

bodice ripper wrote: »

It's a good deal longer than that.

Always were around remember tribal and playboy bunnies and dog paws trend

Junkyard Tom · 22-06-2016 02:07AM

Been thinking that opening a tattoo removal clinic would be a good investment.

Osmosis Jones · 22-06-2016 02:58AM

There's nothing new about tattoos. Who cares what another person wants to put on their body.

Ruu · 22-06-2016 03:02AM

Junkyard Tom wrote: »

Been thinking that opening a tattoo removal clinic would be a good investment.

I'm looking for an apprentice, are you any good with a rasp?

Darkest Horse · 22-06-2016 03:11AM

bigpink wrote: »

Seen alot of girls getting "inked" lately.When they were rare and on certain types of people thought they can be ok
But all seem to be wannabe ink dolls bikini fitness types ala jodie Marsh
How are they viewed in the workplace now?

Which workplace? The corporate one? I'd say tattoos are fairly well accepted in the tattoo shop workplace. And in many others that don't happen to be 9 to 5 offices which many people also happen not to work in.

22-06-2016 03:20AM

I've noticed an increase in tattoos that look like they're fairly hefty on the ink, and coloured in and such.

Know a few girls (all seem to have the same 'original' ideas, strangely enough) of things like lipstick stick, actual lipstick marks (like a kiss print), cupcakes seem to be common, etc. And I think they look absolutely dire. They're just so classless or something in my opinion. Headphones tattoos or tattoos of cassette tapes or DJ decks etc. seem to be popular too. All done in this weird animated style that would be well suited to a prison convict in some kind of an old american tv show or film or such.

I don't mind tattoos in general. Have contemplated it myself before. I like tattoos that have some form of a meaning, but the amount of people that get a tattoo for the sake of getting a tattoo, and then go overboard and look like Amy Winehouse or something (not a compliment).

But I'm sure there are some people who think the polar opposite of me, so.. to each their own. I just think they can really detract from any kind of natural beauty girls may have (and most women, regardless of whether they're black, white, tall, small, fat, thin, etc. usually have an endearing naturally nice look to them, whether they believe it or not). I just think it's all a bit too 'look at me, everyone..!')

The Rock had the right idea.

Shenshen · 22-06-2016 07:56AM

bigpink wrote: »

Seen alot of girls getting "inked" lately.When they were rare and on certain types of people thought they can be ok
But all seem to be wannabe ink dolls bikini fitness types ala jodie Marsh
How are they viewed in the workplace now?

I don't know about lately - I've known plenty of tattooed men and women going back nearly 30 years now.

How they are viewed in the workplace? Not sure what that's even supposed to mean... I've never had any employer ask me if I had any tattoos during interview, and nobody ever seemed to object to me (or any other employee here) showing their tattoos in summer. I work for an IT company, in case that's relevant?

bee06 · 22-06-2016 08:01AM

I have two tattoos and have had them for a very long time. I would say very few people in my office know I have them because they are always covered. I haven't particularly noticed an increase in tattoos on other women recently. Maybe I'm not paying enough attention.

Squeeonline · 22-06-2016 08:08AM

Tacky and far to permanent.

There are a lot of very tired designs that are everywhere. A tattoo works best (IMO) when it is completely unique and tactfully/discretely positioned.

A lot of people I see with tattoos now look like they were attacked by a 4 year old with a sticker collection.

Sky King · 22-06-2016 08:09AM

I wan 2 get a dolfin an maybe sum chineze ritin that says love youre family or sumthin

batistuta9 · 22-06-2016 08:11AM

He's right, it does seem more common now for women to be getting tattooed. Of course women have been getting tattooed for years but a lot of them were more discrete tattoos

A lot of this type now, using Jodie marsh as an example
https://www.instagram.com/p/BFwqoknl7BJ/?hl=en

Ally Dick · 22-06-2016 08:15AM

They'll look ridiculous when you're 90

Olishi4 · 22-06-2016 08:17AM

I don't think I'll ever get one at this stage but if I was going to get one, I like the white tattoos. I also liked the one that Peaches Geldof had. It was a link of flowers all along her leg and stomach.

I know one guy that has tattoos on his face. It doesn't affect his job. I think he has actually been offered work because of his look tbh. I personally think they suit him but I wouldn't recommend anyone getting one on their face.

My OH has 3 tattoos on his arms but no issue in work either.

mr_edge_to_you · 22-06-2016 08:17AM

It'll pass. Trends always do and then there'll be people paying a fortune for laser removal.

I see some other poster has considered investing in a removal clinic. Wouldn't be the worst idea!

Can't stand them myself. Some of them are ridiculous in all fairness.

Wibbs · 22-06-2016 08:25AM

mr_edge_to_you wrote: »

Can't stand them myself.

Ditto TBH. I think most of them look bloody awful and the larger the more awful they look.

CarrickMcJoe · 22-06-2016 08:27AM

I have two nieces who got small tattoo's, thinking they were cool. Roll on a few years to their respective weddings, and the tears start when they realise they can't wear the dream dress...

R P McMurphy · 22-06-2016 08:33AM

Can look great on a person up to maybe late 30s. After that they look like a wizened old scumbag with the faded ink

kellyshell · 22-06-2016 08:37AM

I have tattoos, got my first 3 when I was 18 and rebelling..........two I hate and the third one (tramp stamp) has been covered with a much larger design in the past two yrs. my aim is to cover 2/3s of my back and I am in the process of getting first part of my sleeve designed.
I love tattoos but regret my first couple, my advice......don't go with the crowd and put time and thought into it. oh and make sure you get a decent artist!

Work in construction, office based. I'm female

murpho999 · 22-06-2016 08:46AM

I have never seen a tattoo on anyone that I found nice. I find they all look awful with horrible blacks and greens and then faded over time. I do enjoy art but not in this form.

My wife has one from before I met her, is now faded and looks worse. She now wants to get a second. She’s trying to get me enthusiastic about it but I’m not keen at all. Her body though so nothing I can do.

I just don't see what people see in them and how they don’t get sick of them is beyond me. Everything else gets changed in life, taste of clothing, hair etc, so why would you want to be stuck with the same tattoo all the time is beyond me.

Shenshen · 22-06-2016 08:47AM

CarrickMcJoe wrote: »

I have two nieces who got small tattoo's, thinking they were cool. Roll on a few years to their respective weddings, and the tears start when they realise they can't wear the dream dress...

You'll have to explain that - did the tattoos get stuck in the lining or something?

Shenshen · 22-06-2016 08:49AM

Ally Dick wrote: »

They'll look ridiculous when you're 90

I'm kinf of expecting that. There'll be very little of me not looking ridiculous when I'm 90. I'll be a short, wrinkled little prune lady with bright red hair, an ankle tattoo and a nose piercing.
But maybe then I will have enough self-confidence to wear a bikini

What you think of the current tattoo trend?

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